CT SW15 info required

[windshear]

Im wondering if anyone has any experience with this subwoofer. Im thinking of getting a pair of them powered by the SA1000. I currently have a pair of CT SW12's on loan from the dealer with the amp and am trying to find out more information from anyone who has used this combination.

It amazing that on the whole internet i can find only one review on this set up. Its almost as bad as trying to find information on the DB1.

For what its worth im currently using a Rel Storm(the original one) and a SVS Sb12 plus. This combination i find gel's quite well together for music, but i feel im missing some real bottom end slam, hence my above consideration.

Any ideas or suggestions would be most welcome.

[ShadowZA]

I wish that I could provide some sort of direct useful answer here. I can't, so apologies upfront. I would think that the CT SW15 would be targeted mainly by folk investing in custom theatre movie setups and as such would not be subjected to critical analysis as would say be the case regarding other standalone subs.

Your best answer might be to analyse the charateristics of your CT SW12's on loan and then factor in a slightly deeper bass response (bearing in mind that a 15 inch cone might not be as fast as a 12 inch cone).

Another idea might be (if you haven't already) to consider:

Velodyne's revamped DD15:

http://www.velodyne.com/vproducts/detailpdf/DD-15_Details.pdf

or a pair of JL Audio Fathom F113's:

http://home.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?prod_id=371

Hope that this helps.

[windshear]

Thanks, yeah i would love a pair of JL's but as you know in our part of the world how difficult some things are to get. I dont even know if they are available here, let alone @ what price if so. I have an option to test a JBL 1500 array and i might be able to test a B&W DB1 at a squeeze, the problem with both is the cost as i wont be able to afford a second one. Aaargh the persuit of more, better, bigger, louder etc ..... :E

[windshear]

Well i just emailed the local JL Audio agent and no can do. They only import the car audio side of things. What about the B&W DB1 as an option? Its amazing , there is not a single review on the whole internet , not even from an owner...... maybe they dont exist and the ones i saw at the agent were mock ups...... 8O

[ShadowZA]

This morning I gave Radio Autosonic a call (info here: http://www.jlaudio.co.za/JL_Audio_Dealers.html ). I asked if they could give me their latest pricing on the Fathom F113. Fritz took my number & promised to call back. It might be an idea to give Fritz a call yourself - the more interested folk, the better. I do not intend to buy now but I wanted to get pricing and check supplier status.

Regarding the DB1, I would probably stay away until some reviews/experience/knowledge info can be found. At least the JL products have proved themselves.

Bass is the most difficult part of the audio spectrum to get right. It takes a decent quality sub to reach the 15Hz to 17Hz region and not run out of power and/or have distortion problems.

[ShadowZA]

News update: Fritz from Radio Autosonic has just called me back. He mentioned that he is working with Sean Blignaut to try to import a batch of F113's from the States. They are working out pricing and should call me back as soon as they have a figure. If you are keen - this could be an opportunity. No pressure or anything like that. You are correct ... car audio is the main J L Audio product here, not their hi-fi subs. If you know of any other locals who might be interested, please feel free to spread this news. Would be great to have their hi-fi subs available here.

I am being hugely tempted ...

[windshear]

Lets see what price they come up with . I emailed Sean last night and he seemed rather not keen about home audio as it didint work for him before.

The only problem i forsee is price and probably what they come up with means aty best i could only get one. I very much like the idea of having two identical subs @ the moment to better balance the room. hence trying out the CTSW's at the moment.

[ShadowZA]

If the JL Audio Fathom remains a scarce bit of potent hardware to grace our shores, here is some info I found on Velodyne's latest offering: Comparing the DD15 to the new DD15+

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/subwoofers/velodyne-digital-drive-plus

Note this sentence in the last paragraph: "... It certainly appears to us that Velodyne has taken a hard look at the JL Audio Fathom series of subwoofers and has put them in checkmate. ..."

[windshear]

Well here is the first and only review i have found online about the CTSW's.

http://www.hometheatersound.com/features/onhometheater/20091101.htm

A bit of food for thought.

[ShadowZA]

Not a bad review at all. Definitely some food for thought. :T

[windshear]

Any news about the JL audios ?

[ShadowZA]

Not a peep. If I hear anything at all I'll let you know.

[windshear]

For what its worth im busy testing a DB1 sub. I also listened to a Paradigm Sub 15 yesterday.

[ShadowZA]

Fantastic! I'd be interested in any opinions which you might have on the DB1.

[windshear]

So far its a bloody software mess and way too many cables and wires for updating the firmware and run the eq .... im not impressed with its lack of simplicity.I wish someone had actually taken the time to make the effort of writing a proper set up sequence for the software a well as included the required drivers. I ended up downloading almost 200MB of data to update the required patches for the software you install on your laptop........ tut tut B&W .... not good !

[wettou]

So far its a bloody software mess and way too many cables and wires for updating the firmware and run the eq .... im not impressed with its lack of simplicity.I wish someone had actually taken the time to make the effort of writing a proper set up sequence for the software a well as included the required drivers. I ended up downloading almost 200MB of data to update the required patches for the software you install on your laptop........ tut tut B&W .... not good !

That sounds nasty!! I wish one would compare the JL Audio Fathom F113 vs the DB1

[Skyblue]

That sounds nasty!! I wish one would compare the JL Audio Fathom F113 vs the DB1

That sounds stupid.. This is a consumer product. Should work right out of the box.. Not with 200mb of download.. :/